Redback vs Lynx competition in final stage

The battle between two global defence contractors to win the competition to provide Australia with new infantry fighting vehicles has reached its climactic final phase.

A two-year Risk Mitigation Activity which pitted the Redback and Lynx armoured personnel carriers against other is now complete, with Defence now commencing the final evaluation stage of the tender.

A decision on the preferred tenderer – and whether Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s KF-41 LYNX or Hanwha Defense Australia’s Redback will win a contract valued at up to $27.1 billion – will be presented to the federal government for consideration in 2022.

Under the LAND 400 Phase 3 project, the two contenders were put through their paces with a range of test serials including a user evaluation conducted by soldiers (pictured) who will be the future operators of the new capability.

The two-year Risk Mitigation Activity has ensured that Defence is positioned well to critically evaluate the final offers and has a clear understanding of the risks associated with delivering a first class and fit-for-purpose capability to Army.

Valued at between $18.1 billion and $27.1 billion, the Infantry Fighting Vehicle project is the largest acquisition in the army’s history.

Picture: Defence

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